Nicholas Wakaba
@nicholaswakaba
Experienced Senior iOS Engineer passionate about app development and innovation.
What I'm looking for
As a Senior iOS Engineer with over 5 years of dedicated experience, I specialize in developing high-quality, user-centric applications. My expertise in Swift, Objective-C, and various iOS frameworks has enabled me to consistently deliver exceptional app experiences. I am passionate about problem-solving and innovation, always striving to optimize code for peak performance.
Currently, I work as an iOS Developer at Safaricom PLC, where I design and build efficient iOS applications while collaborating closely with design teams to define app features. My previous roles as a Senior iOS Developer at Safeboda and Forever Beauty have further honed my skills in app development, ensuring quality and performance while managing teams to achieve project goals. I am committed to continuous learning and staying updated with the latest iOS trends, ready to contribute to impactful projects in the mobile development space.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
iOS Developer - Consultant
Safaricom PLC
May 2024 - Present (1 year 2 months)
As an iOS developer, I am responsible for designing, building, and maintaining high-quality and efficient iOS applications. I collaborate closely with the design team to define app features and ensure the application meets performance specifications.
Flutter Developer
Forever Beauty
Mar 2022 - Feb 2025 (2 years 11 months)
Developed and maintained mobile applications using the Flutter framework. Focused on delivering cross-platform solutions and ensuring a seamless user experience across different devices.
Senior iOS Developer
SafeBoda
Jan 2023 - Feb 2025 (2 years 1 month)
As the lead iOS engineer, I guided my team in delivering a high-quality and efficient mobile application. My responsibilities included designing and building the iOS application, collaborating with the design team, and ensuring the application's quality and performance.
Senior iOS Developer
Forever Beauty
May 2021 - Feb 2025 (3 years 9 months)
I designed and built applications for Apple's iOS operating software, ensuring high quality and performance. My role involved coding the base application, fixing bugs, maintaining the code, and implementing application updates.
iOS Developer
HAVA
Aug 2020 - Present (4 years 11 months)
Developed efficient and robust iOS applications for a modern ride-hailing company. Focused on bridging the 'first-mile' gap to high-quality transit for riders in major cities and towns.
Information Technology Specialist
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC)
Sep 2019 - Dec 2019 (3 months)
Provided essential information technology support and managed various IT systems within the corporation. Ensured the smooth operation of IT infrastructure and resolved technical issues efficiently.
Android Developer
TechCamp Kenya
Jun 2019 - Jul 2019 (1 month)
Developed Android applications and successfully integrated Artificial Intelligence for facial recognition capabilities. The developed application was subsequently launched on the Google Play Store.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
St. Paul's University
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
Completed a comprehensive curriculum in Computer Science, gaining foundational knowledge in programming, data structures, algorithms, and software development principles. Developed problem-solving skills and an understanding of various computing concepts.
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